Business Phrasal Verbs

What is a phrasal verb?

Phrasal verbs are very commonly used by native speakers. They are a combination of verb + preposition and have one single meaning. There are many useful phrasal verbs in business which you may hear. Watch the video below and find out more!

 


Now, take a look at the dialogue below and then try to guess the meaning of the highlighted phrasal verbs

Harris: I really think we should branch out…

Beth: Yes, I agree, but the last time we tried in Eastern Europe the project fell through.

Harris: Yes but we didn’t have a big enough budget to proceed with the ideas of the marketing team.

Beth: Maybe if we call off the factory renovations and focus on branching out next year?

Harris: hmmn…That is something on the table, would you take on the project?

Beth: Well…after July I’ll have more time so I can come up with a strategy.

Harris: That would be great! Do you think you can write a proposal by August?

Beth: Yes, I think it’s possible…leave it with me.

Did you guess the meanings? Take the quiz below and test yourself!

1. The project fell through

 
 
 
 

2. I really think we should branch out…

 
 
 
 

3. Would you take on this project?

 
 
 
 

4. Maybe if we call off the factory renovations…

 
 
 
 

5. So, I can come up with a strategy

 
 
 
 

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